Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the stabbing of a teenager in Redcar on June 5.

The 15-year-old boy was stabbed in an incident on Mersey Road, Redcar, at around 8:40pm on Monday.

Reports say that the boy was with a group of friends when he was approached by two suspects and then suffered a non-life-threatening stab wound.

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The Northern Echo: Mersey Road in Redcar.Mersey Road in Redcar. (Image: STREETVIEW)

The teenager was subsequently taken to James Cook University Hospital for treatment but is now recovering at home.


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As investigations into the incident continue, Cleveland Police have issued a public appeal for witnesses as well as CCTV and dash cam footage that could assist proceedings.

Witnesses are asked to call Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 108636.